STATUS: Approved

Alert Details

Theft Type:
Reporting a Theft
Theft of:
Telecommunications cable (copper)
Date and Time of Theft:
3/21/2026 23:00
Broadcast:
3/26/2026 6:54:38 AM
Location
United States Waverly WEST VIRGINIA 26184 WOOD

Materials

Metal - Copper and Brass
Name Brand/Serial:
Number of Catalytic Converters
Color:
Copper
Length:
2000
Diameter:
1
Weight(lbs.):
225 lbs. +/-
Total Dollar Amount:
4,800.00 (Estimated)
Additional Identifying Characteristics:
Stolen material is approx. 2000 feet of 50 pair copper telecommunications cable. Cable was cut down and stolen from utility poles in this area. Sheathing could be burnt or melted off, exposing bare copper twisted pair wires. If this material comes into a recycler, please notify Law Enforcement.

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Law Enforcement Information

Agency Name:
Wood County Sheriff's Office
Phone Number: (304) 424-1834
Email Address:
Officer Name:
Case Number:
WCSOP2604572
Broadcast Radius:
150 miles
Special Handling:
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